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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 355.28 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 355.28 and 193.64 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 355.28 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/355.28 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 355.28 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 68,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,795.45/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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